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Definition of greenie

greenie

/ˈɡriːni/
green · ie
Plural:greenies
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Adjective:green
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greenie Lexical Profile

greenie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Australian An environmentalist or conservationist, especially one who actively campaigns for environmental protection (also used in New Zealand).

Example

"Local greenies organized a peaceful rally to protect the old-growth forest from logging."

2

An inexperienced person, newcomer, or novice in a particular activity, job, or environment.

Example

"The veteran sailors patiently showed the eager greenie how to secure the mooring lines."

3

Australian A large, curling ocean wave before it breaks, prized by surfers.

Example

"He paddled out past the breakers and caught a clean greenie all the way to the shore."

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• Rhymes for greenie

• Nearby Words

greengrocery
greenhorn
greenhouse
greenie
greening
greenish
greenkeeper

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Greenie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/greenie
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